What to Bring: Fredericksburg Academy Camp Essentials
All Campers
Water Bottle & Morning Snack
Water Bottles: all campers must bring a reusable water bottle (filled at home). It can be refilled during the day at the touchless water bottle stations around campus. Please label your camper's water bottle!
Morning Snack: all campers should bring a morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
Masks
Camp FA's mask policy:
- Mask wear is OPTIONAL both indoors and outdoors
Lunch
- For campers who are attending both a morning camp and an afternoon camp, from 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. will be a supervised lunch. We will then make sure your camper is brought to the appropriate location for their afternoon camp.
- Pleae bring your own lunch (that does not need to be refridgerated or microwaved)
Enrichment
Extended Morning
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Snack (optional)
- all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards
STEAM Academy & Afternoon Explorers
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Have your camper wear closed-toed shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
- If a camper attends STEAM Academy in the morning, and then attends Afternoon Explorers, they will need to bring lunch
- On Friday's please bring a towel and a change of clothes!
Half Day & All Day Adventures
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Have your camper wear closed-toed shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
- Lunch
- Sunscreen and insect repellent applied prior to camp (we will be outside as much as possible)
- A small backpack/bag as campers will be bused off campus each day to local parks
Programming Camps
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Comfortable clothing
- Computers will be provided
Lego Camps
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Have your camper wear closed-toed shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
- Campers should wear comfortable clothing
- Your imagination!
- *Please do NOT bring any lego from home
Tunnels, Forts, and Mazes
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Have your camper wear closed-toed shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
- Campers should wear comfotable/athletic clothing
Princess & Pirate Camps
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Comfortable clothing
- Costumes/outfits are optional
- On either Thursday or Friday of Pirate Camp, campers will be taken by canoe to an island in the Rappahannock to search for buried treasure - please wear a swimsuit, sunscreen, hat, towel
Play Local and Play Local Jr.
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Have your camper wear closed-toed shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
- Athletic clothing
- Lunch is included with this camp
Chess
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Comfortable clothing
- Chess sets will be provided
Leadership Camps
Sports Management, Teen Investor, Personal Finance, Debate Club, Finance Club, Resume & Interviews, Stock Market
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces - avoid choke hazards)
- Have your camper wear closed-toed shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
- Comfortable clothing
Service Camp
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Have your camper wear closed-toed shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
- Comfortable clothing that can get dirty
- Gloves (if you have them)
Extended Afternoon
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Snack will be provided
Sports Academy
Born-to-Win Basketball
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Basketball shoes
- Campers should wear athletic clothing suitable for indoor basketball
- Bring a lunch and snack
Cross Country & Running Camps
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Tennis or running shoes
- Campers should wear athletic clothing
- Sunscreen and insect repellent applied prior to camp (we will be outside as much as possible)
Field Hockey
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Field Hockey stick
- Shin Guards
- Mouth Guard
- Field Hockey Goggles (optional)
- Tennis shoes and cleats
- in event of rain, Field Hockey will be moved to the Gym - no cleats allowed
- Campers should wear athletic clothing
- Sunscreen and insect repellent applied prior to camp (we will be outside as much as possible)
Flag Football
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Lunch
- Campers should wear athletic clothing
- Cleats
- Indoor shoes or running shoes
- in event of rain, Flag Football will be moved to the Gym - no cleats allowed
- Sunscreen and insect repellent applied prior to camp (we will be outside as much as possible)
Golf
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Have your camper wear closed-toed shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
- Campers should wear athletic clothing
- Hat
- Clubs (optional, all equipment will be provided)
- Sunscreen and insect repellent applied prior to camp (we will be outside as much as possible)
Lacrosse
Everyone
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Tennis shoes and cleats
- in event of rain, Lacrosse will be moved inside - no cleats allowed
- Campers should wear athletic clothing
- Sunscreen and insect repellent applied prior to camp (we will be outside as much as possible)
First Stick (1-3)
- Lacrosse Stick
Beginner & Intermediate (4-5)
- Lacrosse Stick
- Mouth Guard
- Optional for Girls
- Lacrosse goggles/eyewear
- Optional for Boys
- Helmet
- Elbow Pads
- Shoulder Pads
- Gloves
Middle School and High School
- Lacrosse Stick
- Mouth Guard
- For Girls
- Lacrosse goggles/eyewear
- For Boys
- Helmet
- Elbow Pads
- Shoulder Pads
- Gloves
Multi-Sport Camps
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Have your camper wear closed-toed shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
- Campers should wear athletic clothing
- Sunscreen and insect repellent applied prior to camp (we will be outside as much as possible)
Pickelball
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Afternoon snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Tennis shoes
- Campers should wear athletic clothing
- *Pickelball Paddle
Soccer
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Campers should wear athletic clothing
- Shin guards
- Cleats
- Indoor shoes or running shoes
- in event of rain, Soccer will be moved to the Gym - no cleats allowed
- For Goalkeepers, make sure you bring your gloves
- Sunscreen and insect repellent applied prior to camp (we will be outside as much as possible)
Tennis
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- *Tennis racket
- Tennis shoes
- Campers should wear athletic clothing
- Sunscreen and insect repellent applied prior to camp (we will be outside as much as possible)
Ultimate & Disc Golf
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Have your camper wear closed-toed shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
- 1 light colored shirt and 1 darker colored shirt
- Campers should wear athletic clothing
- Cleats (recommended)
- Disc (frisbee - optional)
- Sunscreen and insect repellent applied prior to camp (we will be outside as much as possible)
Volleyball
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Tennis shoes
- *Knee Pads
- Campers should wear athletic clothing suitable for indoor volleyball
MS Boys and Girls Soccer Team
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Campers should wear athletic clothing
- Shin guards
- Cleats
- Indoor shoes or running shoes
- in event of rain, Soccer will be moved to the Gym - no cleats allowed
- For goalkeepers, make sure you bring your gloves
- Sunscreen and insect repellent applied prior to camp (we will be outside as much as possible)
MS Girls Field Hockey Team
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Field Hockey stick
- Shin Guards
- Mouth Guard
- Field Hockey Goggles (optional)
- Tennis shoes and cleats
- in event of rain, Field Hockey will be moved to the Gym - no cleats allowed
- Campers should wear athletic clothing
- Sunscreen and insect repellent applied prior to camp (we will be outside as much as possible)
MS Boys and Girls Tennis Team
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Have your camper wear closed-toed shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
- Tennis racket
- Tennis shoes
- Campers should wear athletic clothing
- Sunscreen and insect repellent applied prior to camp (we will be outside as much as possible)
Outdoor Camps
Archery and Archery Jr.
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Have your camper wear closed-toed shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
- Campers should wear athletic clothing
- Hat
- Sunscreen and insect repellent applied prior to camp (we will be outside as much as possible)
Junior River Ranger
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Have your camper wear closed-toed shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
- Day Pack
- Shorts Nylon River Shorts
- Water Shoes (no flip flops)
- Tennis shoes
- Hat
- Sunscreen and insect repellent applied prior to camp (we will be outside as much as possible)
Art & Trails Camp
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Have your camper wear closed-toed shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
- Day Pack
- Hat
- Sunscreen and insect repellent applied prior to camp (we will be outside as much as possible)
Outdoor Adventures and Outdoor Adventures Jr.
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Have your camper wear closed-toed shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
- Day Pack
- Lunch
- Shorts Nylon River Shorts / Swim Suit
- Water Shoes (no flip flops)
- Hiking Boots or sturdy tennis shoes
- Nylon Jacket (cool mornings)
- Sunscreen
- Sun Hat / Sunglasses (keeper straps for sunglasses)
- Sunscreen and insect repellent applied prior to camp (we will be outside as much as possible)
Horseback Riding Camps
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Lunch
- Long pants
- Covered shoes (boots with a heel preferred, tennis shoes are acceptable, no uggs, sandals or flip flops)
- Sunscreen and insect repellent applied prior to camp (we will be outside as much as possible)
- Sun Hat / Sunglasses
Mountain Biking
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Have your camper wear closed-toed shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
- Mountain Bike
- with gears (aka ability to shift gears either with your right hand or with right and left hand)
- with front shocks
- Properly Fitting Helmet
- Gloves
- Water bottle or camelback
- Snack
- Sunscreen and insect repellent applied prior to camp
Paddlesports Camps
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Lunch
- Swim Suit
- Water shoes (that will not come off, aka no flip flops)
- Towel
- Hat
- Change of clothes (optional)
- Sunscreen and insect repellent applied prior to camp
- Straps for eyeglasses / sunglasses
- Life Jacket if you have one. If not, we have plenty.
Snorkeling Camp
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Swim Suit
- Long sleeve swim shirt (to help prevent sunburn while snorkeling)
- Water shoes (that will not come off, aka no flip flops)
- Towel
- Hat
- Change of clothes (optional)
- Sunscreen and insect repellent applied prior to camp
- Straps for eyeglasses / sunglasses
- Life Jacket if you have one. If not, we have plenty.
- Mask & Snorkel if you have one. If not, we have plenty.
Digital Photography
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Have your camper wear closed-toed shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
- Tablets, Cameras, or Smartphones required - you can bring your own, or a tablet will be provided for you
Climbing Camps
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Have your camper wear closed-toed shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
- Please wear an athletic shirt (synthetic material), shorts or pants, and closed toe shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals. Except on Thursday.
- Please bring the following in a daypack:
- Monday: Water bottle, Snacks, Climbing gear (if owned)
- Tuesday: Water bottle, Snacks, Climbing gear (if owned)
- Wednesday: Water bottle, LUNCH and Snacks, Climbing gear (if owned), Sunscreen, Sun hat
- Thursday: Water bottle, Snacks, Swim suit, towel, Sunscreen, Sun hat, Water shoes, Change of Clothes (optional)
- Friday: Water bottle, Snacks, Climbing gear (if owned)
First Aid Certification
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Comfortable clothing
- You must complete the online portion of the course (and bring your certificate of completion) prior to attending the in-person portion of the course
Cooking Camps
Goodies and Good Books
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Have your camper wear closed-toed shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
- Long hair pulled back in pony tail or braided
Young Chefs
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Have your camper wear closed-toed shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
- Long hair pulled back in pony tail or braided
- Your appetite
- Clothes that can get a little messy!
Around the World Cooking
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Have your camper wear closed-toed shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
- Long hair pulled back in pony tail or braided
- Your appetite
- Clothes that can get a little messy!
Delicious Desserts & Baking
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Have your camper wear closed-toed shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
- Long hair pulled back in pony tail or braided
- Your appetite
- Clothes that can get a little messy!
STEM Cooking
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Have your camper wear closed-toed shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
- Long hair pulled back in pony tail or braided
- Your appetite
- Clothes that can get a little messy!
Blend it Up!
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Have your camper wear closed-toed shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
- Long hair pulled back in pony tail or braided
- Your appetite
- Clothes that can get a little messy!
Performing Arts & Dance Camps
Masters Theatre Cmp
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Lunch
- Have your camper wear closed-toed shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
- Campers should wear clothing suitable for being on-stage - movement and comfort.
FA to Broadway, Jr
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Have your camper wear closed-toed shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
- Campers should wear clothing suitable for being on-stage - movement and comfort.
Stage Combat 101
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Have your camper wear closed-toed shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
- Campers should wear clothing suitable for being on-stage - movement and comfort.
Improv Theatre
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Morning snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Have your camper wear closed-toed shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
- Campers should wear clothing suitable for being on-stage - movement and comfort.
Dance Camps
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Have your camper wear closed-toed shoes with backs, aka tennis shoes. No flip flops or sandals.
- Campers should wear clothing suitable for being on-stage - movement and comfort.
Art Camps
Art Camps
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Long hair pulled back in pony tail or braided
- Older clothing, in case they get covered in paint, markers, glue, or clay!
Mural Painting
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Long hair pulled back in pony tail or braided
- Older clothing, in case paint happens to spill!
Pottery
- Reusable water bottle (filled at home and labeled)
- Snack (all food should be healthy and cut into bite-size pieces to avoid choking hazards)
- Long hair pulled back in pony tail or braided
- Older clothing, in case they get covered in clay!